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Join us for a treasure chest of unique learning experiences, Story-time, face paint and customize your own “hearts and crafts” for kids of all ages to enjoy. Access into Aquarium of the Bay [...]

Romance your loved one on Valentine’s Day Enjoy an enchanting dinner in our stunning aquarium tunnels for a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day experience! FEBRUARY 14, 2020 7:00PM – [...]

Let’s get together and dance the night away to celebrate 30 years of Sea Lions in the Bay! Admission includes: After hours access into Aquarium of the Bay (located at Pier 39) Silent Disco [...]

Newly hatched baby wolf eels are on display in the Go with the Flow gallery.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sea lions residency at PIER 39 in 2020, Aquarium of the Bay is celebrating with “Sea Lions in San Francisco” initiative, by having 30 local artists [...]

We are grateful for the men and women of our military. Free Admission* for Military Members this Memorial Day Weekend. Plus 20% off general admission for accompanied friends and family. *Military [...]

To celebrate World Oceans Day, Aquarium of the Bay will host a special beach cleanup at Aquatic Park alongside our longtime partner, SF Maritime National Historical Park. We love working [...]

May 19 – 27 From whales to otters, marine mammals have a powerful presence in the ocean. These diverse animals are key to the health of marine ecosystems, but today they face many [...]

Join David McGuire (Shark Stewards) in a screening of “Alice in Borneo’s Ocean Wonderland” followed by a presentation on the work being done to save sharks at the Conference on International [...]

Celebrate World Oceans Day, June 8, at Aquarium of the Bay on PIER 39 Free admission for children 12 and under on June 8, World Oceans Day Special educational programs and information on [...]

Celebrate World Oceans Day, June 8, at Aquarium of the Bay on PIER 39 Since 1992, The Bay Institute has recognized individuals who have helped improve and inspire conservation of the San [...]

Celebrate World Oceans Day, June 8, at Aquarium of the Bay on PIER 39 In collaboration with WildAid, this Film and Lecture event will include a screening for the film, BLUE. BLUE has been called [...]

Music Composer, Douglas Morton is scoring the future Aquarium of the Bay Soundtrack today in the Octopus and Friends gallery on June 21. Guests will be able to join in and play musical [...]

Come learn about whales, dolphins, and porpoises (AKA Cetaceans) at our Conservation Cart and Whale Lab Whale Lab AKA Bay Lab, 11:15 am – 4:15 pm 11:15 – Whale Speak 101 12:15 – Walking [...]

Join the film’s producer/director Samantha Bode in her epic hike up the length of the LA Aqueduct to a point farther north than San Francisco, where Eastern Sierra locals share with her the [...]

Visit our “Shark Lab” during Shark Week and learn about all things shark! Who Laid that Egg? Shark Wranglers, and Jurassic Shark are just a few of the presentations given our [...]

Visit our “Shark Lab” during Shark Week and learn about all things shark! Who Laid that Egg? Shark Wranglers, and Jurassic Shark are just a few of the presentations given our [...]

Hosted at Aquarium of the Bay, PIER 39, this event is sure to impress. Enjoy dancing and music throughout the aquarium while dining on sustainable seafood and gourmet bites, and the company of [...]

Exclusive Alcatraz Attraction Pass, giving access to Alcatraz, Big Bus Deluxe, and Aquarium of the Bay. Make a day of it at San Francisco’s Iconic PIER 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf.

Join David McGuire (Shark Stewards/Golden Gate MPA Collaborative) in a discussion about MPAs and the health of our oceans. California’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are home to a [...]

Watch our divers as they perform tricks and carve pumpkins underwater in our Nearshore Tunnel! October 29 – 31, 2018 1pm to 2 pm

There’s snow in the forecast at Aquarium of the Bay. Join us as our river otters romp and roll in a winter white wonderland as we add over 1,000 pounds of snow to our river otter habitat! [...]

Enjoy light breakfast and photo opportunity with Santa Ollie 9-10am: Photos with Santa Ollie (one photo per paid guest included), and meet Ollie the Otter. 9-11am: Light breakfast and activities [...]

JANUARY 19 – 20, 2019 We’re celebrating the 29th anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival to PIER 39! Visit pier39.com for more details! EVERY DAY Stop by the Sea Lion Center (Level 2) and enjoy [...]

Aquarium of the Bay is here to support federal employees during the government shutdown. Federal employees can show their valid government ID to receive free admission to the Aquarium and can [...]

Aquarium of the Bay will be closed to the public after 2:30pm on February 14 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. PIER 39 will also close early at 2:30pm, for more details, [...]

Know Your Past to Understand Your Future! SANKOFA DAYS @ The BAY, in celebration of Black History Month,  welcomes ALL to join us for one or more of the scheduled activities. SANKOFA DAYS @ The [...]

March 16 & 17  Visit Aquarium of the Bay this St. Patrick’s Day weekend on March 16 & 17 to learn about what you can do to stop Climate Change today! We have some special programs [...]

We like to think of every day as Earth Day, but on April 20, Aquarium of the Bay will celebrate with a special beach cleanup at Aquatic Park alongside our longtime partner, SF Maritime National [...]

April – June 7: Start your day off with a gentle yoga flow as sharks, fish, and bat rays swim over and around you. Aquarium of the Bay and Wheel House have teamed up to bring early-morning [...]